My 2023 backpacking cooking kit
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A look through my 2023 Backpacking cooking kit, which I’ve been using for the past three years. 2 pictures
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2022 Backpacking Round-up
A quick roundup of the few backpacking trips we managed to fit into 2022. And, of course, some pictures.
More >2021 Backpacking Round-up
A quick roundup of our 2021 backpacking trips and a rundown on our gear changes. And, of course, some pictures.
More >One-night stay in the Devil’s Backbone Wilderness
We try out some new gear, and once more I manage to break something … Trip write-up: three-minute read.
More >New Hammock Gear ‘Journey’ bad weather tarp
Seam sealing my new tarp – it’s time to start thinking about fall and winter camping. I’m prepping my new winter tarp.
More >Packed and Ready to go. I review my packing strategy (again).
I looked at this picture I took before I set off on a recent trip, and I realized there are a few things I can do to improve how I stow things. Two-minute read.
More >Snow Day Gear repairs
I’m usually pretty easy on my equipment, but recently I’ve got careless and damaged three items of my backpacking gear. Today I removed my temporary duct tape fixes and applied permanent repairs to my underquilt protector and rain skirt. One-minute read, 6 pictures
More >Embrace the dirt. Staying clean on the trail
Keeping clean while hiking or backpacking is an oxymoron in my book. Nature is all about dirt, and working up a sweat comes with the first steep hill you have to climb. The squeamish and easily frightened should probably stop reading at this point. Backpacking is perhaps not for you. Six-minute read
More >My 2020-2021 Winter Backpacking Gear
An in-detail run through all the gear I’m currently using to backpack and hammock camp in temperatures down to around 20°F
More >The unexpected problems of losing weight
On this trip I was trying out my new backpacking clothing options, and while I was checking how well my choices were working, I was slow to make changes when things weren’t. And that was a problem. Three-minute read
More >2020 – All Change! New gear: an ultralight backpack, some luxury items, and cooking kit changes
No, I’m not referring to COVID-19, though that has thrown a monkey wrench into my backpacking and hiking plans. I’m going to briefly talk about what I’ve been doing on the trails, plus some life and gear changes.
More >February 2020, Big Piney Trail, Paddy Creek Wilderness
February 2020, Big Piney Trail, Paddy Creek Wilderness – It was time for me to get out and clock up a few more miles. We first planned to visit Paddy Creek Wilderness in late December 2011, but with high winds in the forecast, we decided to go to Piney Creek instead. Somehow Paddy Creek Wilderness never featured in our plans after then. Now was a good time to put that right. Trip write-up: 24-minute read. 69 pictures
More >January 2020, Three Days At Devil’s Backbone Wilderness
January 2020, Three Days At Devil’s Backbone Wilderness – I visited old haunts and hiked the last of my un-trod trails in this wilderness. Trip write-up: 17-minute read. 48 pictures
More >Piney Creek Wilderness – January 2020
Piney Creek Wilderness – January 2020 – A three day, two night, relaxing stay by the lakeside in Piney Creek Wilderness. Trip write-up: 11-minute read. 54 pictures.
More >Hercules Glades – Visiting the Bluffs, Exploring Long Creek, and a Visit to ER
Despite my best intentions, I’ve been too busy to get out on the trails since my last trip in March. This weekend I decided to fix that with three days hiking at Hercules Glades. My plan was to catch a sunset from the bluffs and do some exploring down Long Creek. Things didn’t quite end up how I’d planned though.
More >Trip Report – ‘Wet Feet Hike’
I was determined to get out on a couple of free days no matter what the weather was. The forecast was for rain and as it had been raining a lot the past few days I was expecting the trails to be wet.
More >Trip Report – Four Days, Three Nights, and Two Wildernesses
After my earlier ill-fated trip to Devil’s Backbone Wilderness I was eager to go back and complete the hike. I also wanted to get out and try to meet my goal of two nights and 20 miles backpacking per month. To do this my “Four days, three nights, and two wildernesses” trip was conceived.
More >Trip Report – When a Backpacking Trip Goes Wrong
There is no one quite as lost as the person who is mistakenly convinced that they know exactly where they are. There was a predicted break in the weather before this year’s polar vortex was due to descend again upon the Ozarks. The temps were going to be reasonable, and there would be sunshine. I decided to venture a bit further afield for three days solo backpacking at the Devil’s Backbone Wilderness, near Dora, Missouri. It ended up in a bit of a mess.
More >Winter Backpacking / Hammock Camping Gear
This is my current base winter pack, which has kept me comfortable down to 23°F.
More >Trip Report: Three Days Solo Backpacking in Late January
Three Days Solo Backpacking in Late January – The weather had turned warm, and the recent snow had disappeared, so I headed off to Hercules Glades with the intention of spending some more time contemplating Life, The Universe, and Everything.
More >Gearing up for Winter Camping
A short look at what we’re doing/adapting to get out and about in the Ozarks in the colder weather.
More >Trip Report: Four Days Backpacking at Hercules Glades
Hercules Glades Backpacking in November. Van problems forced me to select a nearby trail for a late fall break. Another visit to Hercules Glades was on the cards. [53 Pictures, lots of words and one short video]
More >Backpacking and Camping Cooking Setup – Fall 2018.
My cook pot, stove, and food (ready-made dehydrated meals) have been working well for both backpacking and camping. But the wind screen and pot stand are a little bulky and weighty – between a quarter and half a pound. So, in an idle moment, I thought I’d check and see what other options there might be. Read on to see what I found to replace them.
More >Back Yard Bad Weather Hammock Testing
When I last went backpacking I mentally earmarked three things to fix before my next trip. Here is what I’ve done.
More >Trip Report: Piney Creek, Three Days Solo Backpacking
Ninety-degree temps, and three days spent by Table Rock Lake at Piney Creek Wilderness. Some much needed rest & Recuperation time.
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